Mind, body, spirit Books

Book SynopsisDisney’s iconic villains have taken over tarot in this dastardly, Funko-styled take on a traditional 78-card deck. Featuring the notorious ne’er-do-wells from classic animated films like 101 Dalmatians, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and more, this new adaptation of the classic tarot deck reimagines Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Maleficent, and the whole motley crew in completely reimagined original illustrations that expertly combine classic tarot iconography and the legendary Funko art style.Let Maleficent, Captain Hook, and other classic baddies guide your tarot practice with the only official tarot deck featuring Disney’s most wicked villains—now with completely reimagined Funko-inspired art! Including both the Major and Minor Arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook featuring the classic text from Disney Villains Tarot Deck and Guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning, as well as simple sprea

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Science Behind the Art of Tarot Reading What happens inside your brain when you look at a tarot card? How do you attribute significance to symbols? In this book, Siddharth Ramakrishnan, PhD, answers these questions and more as he explores the neuroscience behind intuition and proves that tarot readers aren?t just making up their results. Siddharth unveils the fascinating dance between your body and brain that occurs while delivering or receiving a reading. Learn how this unconscious synergy allows you to process tarot imagery, attach personal meaning, and elicit emotional responses, laying the groundwork for prediction. Filled with dozens of journal exercises and full-color images, this book makes it easy to understand what intuition is scientifically and how to enhance it for more accurate readings from both sides of the table. Includes a foreword by Mary K. Greer, author of Mary K. Greer?s 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card

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Book SynopsisDragons are legend incarnate. They are keepers of ancient lore and trusted guides to the mystical ways of the tarot. Now, their boundless wisdom comes to you in this stunning Rider-Waite-based deck.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the life-changing book Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead comes a transformational follow-up book featuring a thoughtful collection of prayers and stories to help you actively invite the Divine into your life.“Change me Divine Beloved into one who can give and receive freely and be a clear vessel for your Light.” Tosha Silver, with her characteristic wit, charm, and mix of passion and humor, shows you how to invite the Divine into your life to create change and transform from the inside out. Covering a variety of topics—from work to finances to self-worth—Change Me Prayers reveals how to truly surrender to a Divine plan in the most joyous and uplifting way. At its heart, this book is a spiritual guide for anyone open to living in union with Love, even in times of difficulty or crisis, and includes a convenient “Change Me Prayers Quick Guide.” Tosha proves to be a profound, unique, and often hilarious guide to awakening. May the Divine permeate every part of your life!Trade Review“A wise and beautiful reminder of the compassion of the Universe for all beings and the power of an ancient approach to becoming exactly the person who is needed.” -- Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom“Her prayers let our connection to the Divine be intimate and immediate, so we can experience Divine love when we need it most—right in the midst of our everyday panic and dread, right when we might shut down, love reaches farther instead.” -- Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal“Tosha’s roaring authenticity, heart blooming often hilarious real-world wisdom, and illuminating life-changing prayers make this book a treasure trove of truth. Give it up for the Divine Beloved and dare to be changed from the inside out.” -- Sera Beak, author of Red Hot &Holy“An answer to your prayers! Change Me Prayers is trademark Tosha: quirky, inspiring, funny, poignant, helpful, and beautifully written.” -- Robert Holden, PhD, editor of Holy Shift!“Reading and experiencing these irreverent, uncommon stories and prayers will brilliantly guide you in becoming, and being NEW.” -- SARK, author of Succulent Wild Woman“This long-awaited sequel hits the same sweet spot of entertainment and profound spiritual learning.” -- Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason“You need at least two copies of Change Me Prayers: One needs to be in your bag for easy access throughout the day, and one should be on your nightstand. No matter where you are or what you are going through, Tosha understands, and she provides a story and an affirmation that will bring you comfort. All you have to do is open to any page and it will be the right one. Feeling alienated and without purpose wreaks havoc on you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Change Me Prayers can be the answer that you may not have even known you were looking for.” -- Colleen Saidman Yee, author of Yoga for Life

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Book SynopsisMirror mirror on the wall... The Shadow & Light Oracle is a deck to stimulate self-improvement, thought patterns and personal growth in a very practical way. This deck will assist people in everyday life by shining a light on a multitude of matters and to encourage an openness to different perspectives and self-reflection, opportunities and paths in life. It is highly focused on self-empowerment, self-improvement, self-growth and overcoming obstacles. Each card reflects two either opposing or complementing perspectives on a matter, showing the reader different ways of looking at a problem or aspect in life. Every card description also includes an affirmation for meditation or daily mental practice, as well as practical tips that can assist in the particular situation represented in the card.

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your sleepThis tracker is a handy tool to help you record your sleep over time. Whether you want to understand the patterns and quality of your sleep, or identify what's keeping you up at night, this book is the ideal place to start.Including a monthly sleep tracker, daily logs, calming activities and more, this journal not only helps you to understand your sleeping habits, but also guides you to improve them.

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Book SynopsisAyurveda has been used to restore energy and resist disease for thousands of years. This book helps you bring the five elements back into a state of balance to optimize your natural immune power.

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Book SynopsisAn Internationally Bestselling Orin BookThis bestselling spiritual classic with a timeless message has been updated to include an entirely new section on clearing energy that expands upon what was taught in the original book. This includes a powerful process to recognize and clear any unwanted energy, such as thoughts, beliefs, and emotions of others, so you can more easily stay balanced and centered.Channel Sanaya Roman presents Personal Power through Awareness, given to her by Orin, a timeless being of love and light. In the tradition of Jane Roberts, Esther Hicks, and Edgar Cayce, this wise and gentle spirit teacher offers an accelerated, step-by-step course in sensing energy. Using these easy-to-follow processes, thousands have learned to create immediate and profound changes in their lives and relationships. Other bestselling Orin books by Sanaya Roman include Living with Joy, Creating Money, and Opening to Channel.Your sensitivity is a gift! With the assistance of this bestselling classic, you can see immediate results when you learn how to: Be aware of the unseen energy you are in and around Stop being affected by other people’s moods or negativity Listen to and act on your intuition Develop your telepathic abilities Receive energy and light from your higher self, soul, and divine Self Connect with your guides and inner teachers Change your inner dialogue, love who you are, and express your truth Increase the positive energy around you Book II of the Earth Life Series

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Book SynopsisA guide to the most magical tool in your possession your body. Not just your physical flesh and blood body, but also your symbolic Witch body, the conduit for bringing the material and metaphysical worlds together.

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Book SynopsisLearning to decode nonverbal communication can help us understand other people's thoughts and feelings, and it can help us make ourselves better understood too. Whether it's friends, family or lovers, colleagues or strangers, there is a wealth of meaning in the body language of those around us and most of us aren't even aware it exists - Body Language Decoder can help you tap into it. Being able to gauge more easily what a client or colleague is truly thinking or your partner is truly feeling will open up a world of understanding and communication.Trade Review"Everyone should have the Body Language Decoder on their desk. It is a must-have for reading body language on the fly."-Vanessa Van Edwards, Bestselling Author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People"I had so much fun with Martin Brooks' Body Language Decoder cards. They are gorgeously illustrated and informative." - Pamela Meyer - Author of Liespotting."Great gift for somebody who is new to Body Language and wants to get started." - Mark Bowden - Author of Truth and Lies."I love what Martin has done here. He's flipped the script and not only created something original but something that is incredibly valuable, insightful, and easy to use. It will allow you to recognise those around you and to help you know how to better engage with them." - Paul Furlong Author of Rule the World. "Body Language is a fantastic supplement for effective communication. Body Language Decoder contains many great tips to help you express yourself - and read other people, much better." - Caroline Goyder - Author of Gravitas."Body Language Decoder is a fantastic product, I love it. Such a beautiful design and so thoughtfully put together." - Simon Lancaster Author of "You are not human, how words kill"."I'm really impressed with the Body Language Decoder - such a wonderful product. The fact that Martin has not only been able to codify the complex area of body language, but then put it into a format that anyone can access and get value from is one hell of a feat. Congratulations!"- Simon Morton - Author of The Presentation Lab.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis soul-stirring account of an eight-thousand mile-long pilgrimage is motivated by the author's determination to show the world that our true destination can be peace in every step we take. * Phil Cousineau, filmmaker and author of The Art of Pilgrimage *Satish Kumar ought to sit on a council of elders, guiding us through real wisdom, to the utopia that his path has shown us is possible. * Russell Brand, comedian *Satish Kumar is one of our more remarkable fellow humans. If you don't know his story, now is the moment to learn it! * Bill McKibben, climate activist, author of The End of Nature *With this wonderful book the transcendentally inspiring Satish Kumar takes us on a journey where every step is taken with love and compassion. * Gelong Thubten, Buddhist monk and author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness *A great narrative like this could only have been born by walking a long journey with purpose. In his pure and elegantly simple voice, Satish describes the glorious variety of people and cultures he meets along the way, and how each is on their own pilgrimage to peace. This story is a global treasure. * Dr Guy Hayward, director and co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust *Anybody who has heard the force by which Satish can speak of peace might wonder of its source. This book shows us through the nomad journey of his life and of our times. * Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul *The Peace Walk of Satish Kumar, a living legend, is an inspiring and fascinating journey. The book is riveting, original and thought-provoking. His wise, comforting, motivational and spiritually uplifting words will inspire many to ‘walk the walk’. Underpinned with practical life experience and lessons, this book is a must-read. * YOGA Magazine *Satish Kumar literally walks the talk. He lives Gandhi's philosophy: 'Be the change you want to see in the world'. An inspirational, humbling book. * Psychologies magazine *A pilgrimage, a travelogue and a paean to peace, every step of Satish’s vivid journey across a supposedly divided world is a masterpiece of literary reconciliation and hope. * Dr Nick Mayhew-Smith, author of Britain’s Pilgrim Places *Satish Kumar is a real Earth Pilgrim, a lifelong and passionate peace campaigner. This story of his remarkable journey is captivating throughout. * GreenSpirit *Quietly passionate, gently insistent and manifestly moved by joy and hope, Satish is a living example of putting wisdom to work in all kinds of ways. This book chronicles an enterprise very typical of him – risky, but motivated by the only sort of realism that matters, the realism that confronts the 'Emperor’s New Clothes' of a stale, frightened and destructive world order and shows how human beings can learn and grow. * Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury *Satish Kumar’s book is an inspiration for all citizens yearning for peace. Satish shares his experiences of love, compassion and generosity as he travelled to Washington without money to stop the bomb. Satish is a tireless pilgrim of peace. His message is more important than ever. * Vandana Shiva, winner of Right Livelihood Award and author of Earth Democracy *We can talk about peace, we can write about it. But until I read his wonderful book, I never knew Satish had walked for it too. His whole life has been one long walk for freedom, justice, harmony and peace. Yes, it is an extraordinary adventure, but it is much more than that. His life would be this walk. Here is a book that inspires us to follow in his footsteps, that gives us all hope. * Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse *Satish Kumar’s memoir of his 8,000 mile peace walk from India to America is a warmly written, gripping and inspirational tale, offering us all hope in dark times. Never have his message of peace, tolerance and unity been more timely or more necessary. * Kindred Spirit magazine *Table of ContentsDestination Peace Pakistan: The Land of Hope and Hospitality Afghanistan: The Mountains of Magic and Mystery Iran: A Place of Poetry and Passion The Soviet Union: A Land of Power and Promises No Problems in Poland East Germany: Hawks and Doves West Germany: Flowers and Philosophy Beautiful Belgium Fabulous France England: Green and Pleasant Land USA: Prejudice and Prosperity Japan: Home of Humility

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Book SynopsisDiscover the art of silenceIn our day-to-day lives, most of us are absolutely bombarded by sound and visual stimuli. We lurch from one activity to the next feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Messages from media, advertising and popular culture tell us that having more will help us find happiness, yet instead we feel overloaded and burnt out.The Art of Silence offers us an antidote.It explores how we can use silence as a strategy for living well; a guiding principle to help us reign in our chaotic lifestyles and redress the balance of this crazy, noisy world that we live in. It can give us the space we need to allow our bodies and minds to relax and become the healthy, wholesome individuals we want to be.The Art of Silence explores three ways that we can harness the power of silence and bring more of it into our lives. It considers how we can take practical steps to quiet our environments and timetables; how we can cultivate peacefuTrade ReviewAn interesting reshaping of the idea of quiet and calm. Silence is golden - Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisA guide to creating spiritual relationships with tree spirits with nine thematic hands-on charms that anyone can perform, regardless of background or belief system.

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Book SynopsisA powerful formula that brings together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science to live more vibrantly as we ageThis book is an essential read for anyone seeking to age with vitality. Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young ForeverEsteemed Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh invites us to reframe our approach to aging through The Longevity Formulaboosting longevity by reducing inflammation and increasing cellular repair. This approach to increasing our health span isn't complicated, and it doesn't require expensive tests or procedures. Instead, it offers simple, science-backed practices based in the time-honored tradition of Ayurveda.Dr. Kumar-Singh has experienced the power of these practices herself. During her successful career as an emergency room doctor, she suffered a health crisis that Western medicine couldn't fully resolve. In her search for answers, she returned to Ayurveda,

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Book SynopsisFrom integral philosopher Ken Wilber, a practical guide to finding a radical and complete Wholeness through a path that blends integral theory, psychology, spiritual practice, and shadow work.According to Ken Wilber, the perpetual humansearch for growth and fulfillment is often incomplete. In this book, Wilber integrates the wisdom of spirituality, psychology, shadow work, science, and integral theory to offer us a path to a radical and complete Wholeness of Waking Up, Growing Up, Opening Up, Cleaning Up, and Showing Up. Wilber shows readers how to apply integral theory to their everyday lives for transformation. For example, he shows how the theory of the Four Quadrants?the four perspectives through which we view the world?relates to our lives and allows us to show up and be more present. He also discusses how to evolve our multiple intelligences, how to increase our spiritual awareness, how to process what?s hidden in the depths of our consciousness, and how to enhance, deepen, and widen the feelings of bliss and love through the practice of integral tantric sex. Wilber introduces several practices?on topics such as the Witness, One Taste, and shadow work?to lead us to direct experiences that we can integrate into our lives. In this way, we truly understand Wholeness and can make room for everything life brings our way.No other path of growth includes these five categories?each of which is a unique path to wholeness. By combining them and integrating them, one comes to a realization of what Wilber calls Big Wholeness?a completeness in which everything in our experience comes together to pull us into this deep meaning, where we feel in touch not only with all of the important aspects of ourselves but also with everything in our world.

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Book SynopsisThis deluxe journal beautifully encapsulates the essence of divine feminine shamanism as a sacred human birthright, offering profound enrichment for all people. Bless your path and align your process with regenerative energies to facilitate healing transformations. The teachings, inspirations, imagery, and practices within this journal are pathways for your personal experience of shamanic wisdom, as it relates and is revealed to you.Ground, elevate and expand into your multidimensional self through a journaling practice that supports and strengthens your shamanic instincts. The combination of lined and unlined pages gifts you the freedom to explore your soul journey with courage, creativity, and confidence. Source power and patience for your personal healing and contribute towards collective cultural rebirthing as you liberate your innermost truths into inspired expression.

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Book SynopsisLlewellyn's bestselling book on homemade incense is now extensively updated and expanded

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Book SynopsisIan Bakerâs memoir of his journey to the long-hidden source of the Shangri-La myth â âone of the most extraordinary tales of adventure and discovery ever toldâ (San Francisco Chronicle)Trade Review'The Heart of the World is among the most complex, compelling and satisfying adventure books I have ever read ... Baker has written one for the ages' - The San Francisco Chronicle'Up to its chin in physical adventure. Reading the book is itself a big, almost a transcendent, experience' - Adventure MagazineTable of ContentsNew preface by author • Introduction by His Holiness the Dalai Lama • Part I – The Call of the Hidden Lands • Part II – The Gorge • Part III – The Mountain • Part IV – The Waterfall • Epilogue

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking exploration of how psychedelics and quantum science are vital to understanding the evolution of consciousness and reality • Explains why altered states of consciousness exist, how they work, and why psychedelics have the effects that they do • Describes how quantum waves, rather than the DNA molecule, have been the driving force behind biological and historical evolution • Explains how psychedelics interact with the human mind to create altered states that may further the continued evolution of consciousness In this groundbreaking book, Carl Johan Calleman reveals the quantum science of the Maya, a science lost to the modern world that explains the phenomenology of psychedelics and altered states of consciousness. The ancient Maya had a sophisticated understanding of the multidimensional nature of reality and the forces that drive the evolution of consciousness. Calleman explains how quantum waves, illustrated by the Mayan Calendar, emanate from the center of the universe and activate new phases in the evolution of consciousness through holographic resonance, which alters the dualities of the human mind. For example, the 5th Wave, which dominated in Paleolithic times and evolved human consciousness above that of animals, brought a chaotic floating state reminiscent of the psychedelic or shamanic state, and the recent 8th Wave brought the digital revolution. The 9th Wave, which began in 2011, offers the potential for individual development of higher consciousness and healing if we can synchronize ourselves with its positive holograms. This multidimensional perspective explains why altered states of consciousness exist and how they work. Calleman describes the role of the pineal gland for the human mind, how it controls our state of consciousness and how it can connect us to the cosmic Tree of Life. He shows that the mind is a “reducing valve” that normally limits our experience of cosmic consciousness but that this can be reversed through altered states. As Calleman concludes, psychedelics like ayahuasca and DMT not only give rise to extraordinary mystical and cosmic experiences and enable access to healing states, but they also are important for harmoniously synchronizing humanity with the 9th Wave to further the evolution of consciousness.Trade Review“Carl Johan Calleman has produced nothing less than a potential Copernican Revolution across the sciences with his seventh book, Quantum Science of Psychedelics. Trained in chemistry, Carl has an encyclopedic grasp of the broad spectrum of the sciences. Building upon his previous research and books, he essentially is proposing to replace the flawed neo-Darwinian paradigm of random chance mutations with a much more purposeful transformation of bodies and minds, as well as culture, through the interference patterns of Mayan macrocosmic quantum waves. Rather than producing consciousness, the brain acts as a ‘reducing valve,’ downloading consciousness and allowing for resonance with various quantum waves. Carl Johan Calleman is not some mere armchair scholar but is a true participant-observer into the realms of which he writes. From his research into the significance of the Preferred Axis in Cosmology to the central role of the pineal gland, from his careful analysis of the Mayan calendar system to his participation in ayahuasca ceremonies, Carl must be credited with forging a path into a new (yet very old and forgotten) way of viewing, explaining, and predicting the world. You cannot read this book without expanding your mind!” * Scott Olsen, Ph.D., author of The Golden Section: Nature’s Greatest Secret *“Carl Calleman’s Quantum Science of Psychedelics is his magnum opus. He integrates macrocosmic quantum science with human brain functioning in the pineal gland to reveal a direct route to the organizing principle of the universe, the Tree of Life. He shows how psychedelics are a doorway into all nine dimensions that synchronize us with the highest states of consciousness. Calleman’s entirely new theory of evolution based on macrocosmic quantum science has profound implications for our understanding of altered states. His book is a must-read for students of the Mayan calendar and the quantum and for anyone seeking healing and advanced awareness.” * Barbara Hand Clow, author of The Mayan Code *“Calleman challenges conventional scientific thinking about the roles of psychedelics, shamanism, the ego, and rationality in the evolution of human consciousness, offering external mechanisms in the waves of creation described by the Mayan calendar and the sequential buildup of cosmic quantum states. The Mayan waves of creation and the cycles they produce offer a new paradigm that helps us better understand the determinants of past evolution, our present condition, and the factors that structure our relationship to the universe.” * Michael Winkelman, Ph.D., author of Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Heali *“Carl Johan Calleman is a brilliant and provocative visionary whose books point to the potentials for our future. His new book, Quantum Science of Psychedelics, provides insight as to how the Ninth Wave is calling to us. He details ways to access and participate in the manifestation of humanity’s future. It’s an important book to read in these turbulent times. We need to know how we can participate in the positive future for us all.” * Patricia Albere, author of Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Power of Mutual Awakening *“Every so often a book is published that produces a fundamental reassessment and reordering of the conventional archaeological paradigm. This new--and vastly important--study by Mayan scholar Carl Johan Calleman is such a book. Combining a wide-ranging exploration of such fascinating subjects as archaeoastronomy, prehistoric mythology, and epigraphy, this book should be on the reading list of anyone interested in the antiquity and fate of human civilization.” * Martin Gray, author of Sacred Earth: Places of Peace and Power *"Dr. Calleman takes his readers on a very unique journey to recover forgotten clues and insights from the ancient shamanic visionary and psychedelic world (as envisioned through substances such as ayahuasca and DMT), explaining how an evolution of consciousness is still unfolding and gradually making itself known in our modern world of quantum science." * Alternate Perceptions, April 2020 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Author’s Note on the Use of Psychedlics INTRODUCTION Understanding the Universe to Understand Psychedelics 1 An Expanded Quantum Science The Lost Science of the Maya Defining a Quantum Macrocosmic Quantum Science The Tortuguero Monument Prescient of Our Own Time 2 The Maya and Their Calendar System A Brief History of Mayan Culture The Mayan Calendar System The Quantized Mayan Calendar 3 The Yin-Yang Duality of the Cosmic Tree of Life Downloading the Geometries of Different Creation Waves The Human Mind and Its Relationship to the Brain The Big Bang and the Preferred Axis in Cosmology The Cosmic Tree of Life Kuxan Suum Yin and Yang Are Actually Real 4 Directional Shifts of Consciousness The Cosmic Directions The Cosmic Round of Light The Yin-Yang Dualities of the Human Mind 5 The Plumed Serpent as the Creator of Life My History with the Plumed Serpent Increasing the Complexity of Life The Plumed Serpent and the Evolution of Life The True Origin of Life 6 A New Theory of Biological Evolution Are Our Bodies and Minds Created by DNA? Cymatics, Centrioles, and a New Theory of Biological Evolution Three Different Ways of Looking at Bodies Quantum Healing 7 The Quantum Leap to Civilization Beginning a Second Round of Evolution The Fifth World Understanding the Floating Mind of the Cave Painters Shamanism in the Caves? The Mayan View of the Quantum Shift to the Sixth World Symbols of the Eight-Partitioning in the Old Kingdom of Egypt How the New Geometry of the Mind Created Civilization Some Cultural Variations in the Experience of Downloading the Rational Mind 8 The Fall of the Serpent and the Rise of the Ego The Continued Rise and Fall and Rise of Civilizations Yahweh Versus the Serpent Why the Father Gods Took Over Nipping Macrocosmic Quantum Science in the Bud Dominance Emerges through the Duality of the Sixth World The Origin of the Human Ego The Traumas of Duality and the Caduceus of Healing--A Tale of Two Serpents 9 Our Mental Connections to the Lateralized Universe Global and Individual States of Mind Being Swedish and Thinking Like a Maya The Difference between the East and the West . . . . . . and between the Right and the Left Brain Halves A Scientific Basis for Alternative Medicine Decompartmentalizing the Mind as a Means of Healing 10 The Shamanic State of Consciousness What 90 Percent of the Earth’s Cultures Have In Common The Spirit World of the Bushmen An Induced or a Noninduced State in Cave Painter “Shamanism”? Comparing Paleolithic Cave Art and Neolithic Cliff Art The Revival of Shamanism Knocking on Heaven’s Door Ayahuasca 11 A Look at Psychedelics through Modern Science From Shamanism to Psychedelics The Terminology and Chemical Structures of Psychedelics The First Wave of Research into Psychedelics The Second Wave of Research into Psychedelics The Pharmacology of Psychedelics The Phenomenology of Psychedelics Recently Demonstrated Therapeutic Applications of Psychedelics 12 How Psychedelics Actually Work The Pineal Gland--The Seat of the Soul The Geometry of the Human Mind Disengaging the Human Mind from the Pineal Gland Psychedelics Disengage the 3-D Mind A Hypothesis for How Psychedelics Interact with Serotonin Receptors Consciousness Originates in the Cosmic Waves and Brain The Decompartmentalization of the Brain Caused by Other Factors Why Psychedelics May Be Healing 13 From Here to Eternity Toward a More Encompassing Science and an Ocean of Possibilities The Universe as a Divinely Orchestrated Hologram The Mystery of Spirits and Entities The Mystery of Endogenous Dimethyltryptamine The Mystery of UFO Abductions The Triune Soul The Mystery of Life, Death, and Rebirth 14 Completing the Cosmic Plan A Collective Transformation of Consciousness The Seventh Wave The Eighth Wave The Ninth Wave The Reversal of the Power of the Ego through the Ninth Wave Integrating Psychedelics into the Cosmic Plan APPENDIX The Resonance of Human Brain Waves with the Shells of the Earth Internet Resources about the Ninth Wave Notes Bibliography About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisAn unusual book on animals that explains the emergence of the life forms of nature and the all-encompassing, effective and fundamental spiritual principles governing all of life. We also learn about the communication between animals and nature beings, about the possibility for human beings to communicate with animals, about why animals attack us, about the right way of treating animals, and much more. Did you know that our animal brothers and sisters can absorb the smell of our feelings, thoughts and words via scent pictureand act accordingly? Or, that we can come into a direct communication with them via the input of sound-pictures? Liobani, a spirit being, teaches us to understand our second neighbor, to respect them as friends and she shows us how to deal with them in the right way. In this way, the animals can again become free of the programs, with which human beings have enslaved, deformed, violated and burdened them. This is a revelation with, until now, unknown tips about th

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the connections between feminine consciousness and altered states from ancient times to present day Women have been shamans since time immemorial, not only because women have innate intuitive gifts, but also because the female body is wired to more easily experience altered states, such as during the process of birth. Whether female or male, the altered states produced by psychedelics and ecstatic trance expand our minds to tap into and enhance our feminine states of consciousness as well as reconnect us to the web of life. In this book, we discover the transformative powers of feminine consciousness and altered states as revealed by contributors both female and male, including revered scholars, visionary artists, anthropologists, modern shamans, witches, psychotherapists, and policy makers. The book begins with a deep look at the archetypal dimensions of the feminine principle and how entheogens give us open access to these ancient archetypes, including goddess consciousness and the dark feminine. The contributors examine the female roots of shamanism, including the role of women in the ancient rites of Dionysus, the Eleusinian Sacrament, and Norse witchcraft. They explore psychedelic and embodied paths to ecstasy, such as trance dance, holotropic breathwork, and the similarities of giving birth and taking mind-altering drugs. Looking at the healing potential of the feminine and altered states, they discuss the power of plant medicines, including ayahuasca, and the recasting of the medicine-woman archetype for the modern world. They explore the feminine in the creative process and discuss feminist psychedelic activism, sounding the call for more female voices in the psychedelic research community. Sharing the power of “femtheogenic” wisdom to help us move beyond a patriarchal society, this book reveals how feminine consciousness, when intermingled with psychedelic knowledge, carries and imparts the essence of inclusivity, interconnectedness, and balance our world needs to heal and consciously evolve.Trade Review“Words like ‘essential knowledge’ and ‘provocative’ somehow fail to do justice to the content between these covers. These are contemporary, controversial issues in psychedelics that aren’t adequately being addressed elsewhere: abuses of power and the ethical behavior of psychedelic guides and shamans and the role of psychedelics not only in women reclaiming their power but in deconstructing the gender binary. There is mystery and potential in the feminine, the yin shadow. That darkness is an important piece of the power and glory that is woman. I applaud this project and recommend it heartfully. It is crucial information that needs to be integrated into the psychedelic community and the larger tribe of humanity. Also, the artwork is gorgeous and inspiring.” * Julie Holland, M.D., editor of Ecstasy: The Complete Guide and The Pot Book *“This edited volume presents a wide-ranging history of the roots of the current psychedelic renaissance. From the ancient rites of Dionysus, scholars and practitioners explore how the Sacred Feminine opens a doorway into the Divine via both ecstatic trance and an embodied connection to nature. Psychedelic Mysteries of the Feminine is a valuable addition to all collections of psychedelic mysticism.” * Rachel Harris, Ph.D., author of Listening to Ayahuasca *“This impressive volume weaves together an evolving understanding of the psychedelic feminine through essays and art. The call for all people to embrace the Divine Feminine in its many forms is loud and clear in this celebration of the feminine voice and historical perspective. We have the power to transform our culture and our world. This anthology is a wonderful aid in discovering a path toward love, healing, and balance.” * Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychede *“This book is packed with ideas, information, and analysis on the importance of the feminine in psychedelic, ecstatic, and shamanic practice--topics I find utterly fascinating and sorely needed in this time of crisis, with our longing for transition and with our need for inspiration and magic beyond our current paradigm.” * Gail Bradbrook, Ph.D., cofounder of Extinction Rebellion *“From this groundbreaking collection there emerges a specific feminine approach to mind-altering substances, a phenomenon that has been breaking through and doing its part in driving the psychedelic renaissance. The multicultural contributors speak from their personal experiences with entheogens. The female perspective amplifies the yin component at the heart of the visionary plant experience. There is authenticity and activism here, along with a wide-ranging body of tremendously useful information enhanced with mind-bending shamanic art.” * Michael Horowitz, coeditor of Sisters of the Extreme: Women Writing on the Drug Experience *“Psychedelic Mysteries of the Feminine is an essential addition to the world’s psychedelic library. A superbly conceived, edited, and visually stimulating anthology in which a chorus of activists, researchers, visionaries, and fourth-wave feminist voices offer remedies to the challenges of our time.” * Graham St John, author of Mystery School in Hyperspace: A Cultural History of DMT *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments FOREWORD Psysterhood by Allyson Grey INTRODUCTION The Genesis of Feminine Consciousness PART 1 Archetypal Dimensions of the Feminine Principle 1 Femtheogenic Consciousness: Archetypal Energies of Regeneration Maria Papaspyrou 2 In Search of Goddess Consciousness: Archetypal and Embodied Paths to Interconnectivity Patricia ‘Iolana 3 The Dark Feminine: Mediators of TransformationTim Read PART 2 Ancient Roots of Female Shamanism 4 Woman Shaman: Uncovering the Female EcstaticsMax Dashu 5 Her Share of Divine Madness: The Role of Women in the Ancient Rites of Dionysus Chiara Baldini 6 The Lady Who Served the Mystery Potion: The Botanical Symbolism behind the Mysteries of Eleusis Carl A. 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Book SynopsisThe Japanese Tea Ceremony is a detailed examination of the five-centuries-old tea ceremony—or Cha-no-Yu in Japanese, literally "hot water for tea"—a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. Framed by intricately choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure, becomes an object of focus for meditation. As the water is heated and the tea is served, the ultimate goal is losing the sense of self while gaining inner peace. The path to mindfulness runs through the center of the tea ceremony. Abundantly illustrated with over 160 drawings and 40 color photos showing every aspect of the ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, teahouses and gardens, and numerous other features of Cha-no-Yu. It also delves into the many disciplines included within the broader framework of the tea ceremony—Japanese art, calligraphy, flower arrangements, architecture, gardening, and exquisite handicrafts. Learn more about the experiences of masters of the tea ceremony over the centuries and histories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea. Full-color photos of tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea and this important Japanese tradition. With a new foreword by award-winning author Laura C. Martin, The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of the ritual and Zen philosophy of one of Japan's greatest customs, truly "an epitome of Japanese civilization."Trade Review"This classic text, first published in 1933, takes one on a journey through time, space and mindfulness. It gives deep insights into how the art of tea ceremony (Cha-no-yu in Japanese, 'hot water for tea'), is not merely about its practical aspects--tea rooms, utensils or gardens--but the arrangement of these various essential components within a space where simplicity is embraced and each movement is a conscious meditation of a calm mind, like a Zen practice." --Kyoto Journal"I am even more interested in the beautiful art of tea ceremonies now!" --Traveling Book Nerds

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Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive guide, best-selling author and crystal expert Philip Permutt reveals the amazing ability of crystals to heal and energise, with details of over 400 crystals and how they can help a huge range of common ailments and enhance every part of your life. With crystal remedies for more than 250 common ailments and a directory of over 400 crystals, as well as detailed explanations of the most effective healing methods, this book is the ultimate guide to healing with crystals. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals, you can balance the energy fields around your body and home to bring wellbeing and gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe emotional problems such as anxiety, mood swings and shyness, as well as physical symptoms such as migraines and allergies. Illustrated with colour photographs, and supplemented with exercises to try, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected healer and teacher.

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